PC Perspective Forums http://forums.pcper.com This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Sun, 20 May 2012 03:19:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.pcper.com/pcpsimpleimages/misc/rss.jpg PC Perspective Forums http://forums.pcper.com Sound goes underwater http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479122&goto=newpost Sun, 20 May 2012 02:39:37 GMT Hi all. I have an ASRock z68 extreme3 Gen3 i5 system (see sig). A couple of weeks ago, the front panel USB connectors suddenly died, and do not... Hi all. I have an ASRock z68 extreme3 Gen3 i5 system (see sig). A couple of weeks ago, the front panel USB connectors suddenly died, and do not show up in windows device manager. This followed plugging in a cheap mp3 player that my son won at school. I'm able to live with that. But then suddenly today, out of the blue, my Realtek audio suddenly sounds like it's underwater: very garbled, almost an echo sound. Horrible sound. I have deleted the drivers and let Windows reinstall, rolled back the drivers, used Windows drivers, updated the drivers, no change. My speakers are fine, as I get the same sound through headphones. Windows tells me that my audio devices are working properly. My guess is that this might be the on-board audio controller. The audio had been working perfectly for two months. No problems. I've made no changes to hardware, no new drivers, nothing changed, no tweaks to the bios. I just started it up this morning and it was totally garbled for all sound.

I am open to any suggestions as to how to resolve this. But I am thinking that the mobo may be faulty, and I will need to RMA it back to ASRock.

Thanks. ]]> Audio Corner alex666 http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479122 ASRock Fatal1ty P67 Performance FS http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479121&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 21:55:05 GMT Rules , shipping only to cont US 48, accepting money orders or *maybe* personal checks fron people with very good heat , sorry no paypal. heat is... Rules , shipping only to cont US 48, accepting money orders or maybe personal checks fron people with very good heat , sorry no paypal. heat is here
http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=11965

Just upgraded to a gygabyte z77 UD3 motherboard so this is up for grabs , good board just like the one on new egg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157253
In fact I bought it from new egg and will include orignal packing reciept for warentee bought new 10-31-2011. Comes in OE box with all OE contents and is in perfect shape . a steal at 65 bucks shipped ! :jaw: Thats about 50% off off a new board so please no low ball offers :) ]]> Trading Post brothergc http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479121 PC going into start up, instant shut down, restart again cycle http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479120&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 21:24:39 GMT I have an older PC system that I gave to my partner. The system was built probably in 2010 (can't remember exactly, :o.) The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3P, PSU is an Enermax Liberty 620W. It has been working fine since it was built.

Earlier this week she started it up, all the fans came on, and then it abruptly shut down after about 10-20 seconds, restarted, shut down again, etc. No beep codes, not long enough to get to the BIOS screen, let alone to the boot screen. We had had a power outage a few days previously so I immediately thought it must be a power problem. I did all the simple things such as making sure the power cord was fully plugged in, checked the UPS, changed outlets, etc. This made no difference. I tested the voltage of the PSU (24 pin connector and 4 pin 12-V connector) with a multimeter, everything tested out fine. I checked all of the internal cable connections, reseated the memory, still had the same continuous start up/shut down cycle problem.

The system had four sticks of Mushkin XP2-8500 1 GB memory. I removed all but one of the sticks and, voila, system booted up. The motherboard is supposed to be dual channel, but won't start up with 4 sticks, won't start up if there is a stick in slot 1/3 or 2/4 as required for dual channel use. I can put memory in slots 1 & 2 and the system starts up fine, shows 2064 MB of RAM in BIOS. I can't remember the other combos I tried but as far as I can tell, all four sticks are good....

So, is the motherboard on its way out? Could memory slots 3 & 4 have fried somehow without causing any more damage to the mobo? Anything else I should be checking?

Puzzled in Colorado...

Thanks for any assistance!

Holly ]]> Tech Talk OakIris http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479120 Economic Conditions For Near Term http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479119&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:53:56 GMT What is your prediction for the next 2-3 Years? What is your prediction for the next 2-3 Years? ]]> The Lightning Round jimzinsocal http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479119 Dual Display ATI 4850 win 7 rainbow six vegas 2 pc crash when starting game http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479118&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 18:31:00 GMT So when running a single dvi display to the radeon 4850 with the latest catalyst 12.4 windows 7 x64 the game starts and I can play it without a... So when running a single dvi display to the radeon 4850 with the latest catalyst 12.4 windows 7 x64 the game starts and I can play it without a problem.

When starting the game with dual displays 1 dvi and 1 dvi to vga, the screen goes black as soon as I enter the game and the computer crashes to bios post. With catalyst 12.4 it doesn't even show the first screen of the game starting and it crashes to bios post screen. So I uninstalled 12.4 and threw on catalyst 11.12. It would then at least show the Ubisoft screen for a half a second then crashes to bios post screen.

Maybe it's the AMD Vision Center? I'm trying to find the latest catalyst with the old Catalyst Control Center. I bet if I install only the driver and don't install CCC or the Vision Center it'll go right into the game without a problem. I tell you ATI has way way way more issues than Nvidia cards do. I have a spare GTX 280 laying around but don't have a 8 pin to molex and my power supply only has 6 pin plugs.

So how would you guy's suggest I fix this?

I ran Driver Cleaner .net first and the problem presists. ]]> Gaming chris89 http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479118 OCZ Agility 3 120gb SSD $87 FS, 240gb $175.50FS, 60gb $45FS from Newegg! http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479116&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:52:23 GMT Newegg has an OCZ 120gb Agility 3 SSD for $87 AR+FS. This is the lowest price I've ever seen a 120gb SSD at. I personally have a 120gb OCZ Solid 3 SSD (model below the Agility 3) and love it. They also have the 60gb model at $45 shipped (cheapest price I've yet seen) and the 240gb for $175.50. Oh, and the 240gb comes with a FREE 32gb Sata 2 Onyx drive! You'll need to add coupon code HARDOCPX516A to get an extra 15% off to get these prices.

60gb:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227725

120gb:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227726

240gb:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227727 ]]> Hot Deals and Sponsor Specials kbohip http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479116 mobo/cpu/ram worth? http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479115&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:37:49 GMT Just updating my main rig and was wondering what you all thought the guts of my old might be worth? Biostar TA870U3+ AMD Phenom II X4-965BE 8Gb... Just updating my main rig and was wondering what you all thought the guts of my old might be worth?

Biostar TA870U3+
AMD Phenom II X4-965BE
8Gb (2x4Gb) GSkill Ripjaws DDR3-1333

in the $150-$175 range maybe?

Sam ]]> Whats it Worth? scajjr http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479115 LGA 2011 Motherboard, which one is best? http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479114&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:31:09 GMT I am looking at upgrading my motherboard and CPU. I am looking at the Intel Core i7-3820 for the LGA 2011 socket. So the question is motherboards,... I am looking at upgrading my motherboard and CPU. I am looking at the Intel Core i7-3820 for the LGA 2011 socket.

So the question is motherboards, and I decided that I want a good one.

I just found the ASRock Fatal1ty X-79 'Champion' on E-Bay, but I can't find it on NewEgg yet:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-Fatal...ht_8475wt_1396

How does it compare to the Asus Rampage IV Extreme?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131802

Looks like similar specs, but I think I can get the Fatal1ty X79 Champion for much less.
Any opinions? ]]> Motherboard Discussion IMakeHomeMovies http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479114 FS:Various wireless networking gear http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479113&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:53:25 GMT I'm clearing out some stuff that I no longer need. Everything you see here is up for grabs:



First item: Linksys e4200v2 Dual Band Wireless Router

Price: $120.00 shipped & PayPal'd

MSRP is $199.99. Click here to see full retail and specs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124444

Includes original retail packaging, installation disc w/ manual, power cord, and network cable. Used for about a month in bridge mode to extend my wireless network. Decided to change up my WiFi setup so I no longer need this.







Second Item: Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender

Price: $60.00 shipped and PayPal'd

MSRP is $99.99. Click here to see full retail and specs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124430

Includes original retail packaging, installation disc w/ manual, and power cord. Used for about 3 months and no longer need it because I changed up my WiFi setup.





Third Item: Linksys WRT610N Dual Band Wireless Router

Price: $60.00 shipped and PayPal'd

Specs here: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/w...sysbycisco.com

Includes original retail packaging, installation disc w/ manual, power cord, and network cable. Originally purchased as a spare router, never actually used it.





Fourth Item: Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. SOLD!


Fifth Item: Netgear WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router

Price: $20.00 shipped and PayPal'd

Specs here: http://support.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/2591

Includes power cord and network cable. I don't have the disc anymore but you can download everything you need from the link above. Used for about 6-months while deployed. Works fine.





Sixth Item: XBOX 360 Wireless-N Adaptor SOLD!



Seventh Item: XBOX 360 Wireless-G Adaptor (two available)

Price: $15.00 EACH, shipped and PayPal'd

Plug and play (no installation disc required). Works fine.

]]> Trading Post Cameron http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479113 <![CDATA[Win 7 - How to force windows 7 5.1 speaker setup automatically if it's an available option?]]> http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479112&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:25 GMT Everytime I plug into hdmi on my home theater receiver it defaults to 2 channel stereo and I have to go into speaker setup every single time to set... Everytime I plug into hdmi on my home theater receiver it defaults to 2 channel stereo and I have to go into speaker setup every single time to set it back to 5.1 channels. It's crazy annoying. How do I set it up to automatically default to 5.1 channels every single time if 5.1 channels is available?

I want to change the registry for the device in Playback devices. The device is a Pioneer VSX-520K. I want it to default to 5.1 channels and 24bits and 192Khz by default everytime.

I found this info... My device I guess is the intel cougar point hdmi from the i7 graphics built in.

HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8086&DEV_2805&SUBSYS_80860101&REV_1000

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\MMDevices\Audio\Render{SOME LONG GUID}\Properties

ASUS K53SV - Core i7 2720QM - Nvidia GeForce GT 540M - 296.10 Windows 7 X64 ]]> MS Windows chris89 http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479112 <![CDATA[Dutchcedar's Porsche repair project]]> http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479110&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:25:00 GMT
Quote:
Originally Posted by Enmore (Post 4530171)
They might be more swayed when they hear of the increasing spate of BMWs being stolen off people's driveways without breaking in to them and without having the keys.

Seems there's some device out there that can trigger the remote central locking sensor & disable the alarm. Once inside the thief connects a laptop to the On Board Diagnostics port, starts the engne and simply drives it away. Within days they'll be in bits and/or a packing container on their way to the Baltic States or Africa.

Some people have had replacement cars stolen the same way within days or receiving them.
The most amazing thing about that is spending all that money on a car and not putting it in a garage!:confused: ]]> Off Topic kbohip http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479110 PC shutting down... http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479106&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:40 GMT I am about out of ideas... My girlfriends computer keeps shutting down... It only seems to shut off when she is playing Star Wars the Old... I am about out of ideas...

My girlfriends computer keeps shutting down...
It only seems to shut off when she is playing Star Wars the Old Republic.

I have replaced the Ram thinking maybe that was the problem, also replaced the power supply.

But it still shuts down without warning, just like you unplug it... the funny thing is when you reboot the computer it doesn't come to the shut down improperly screen.

Anyone have any clue what might be going on?

Thanks in advance!

The system is,

MSI Intel P67 (B3) ATX DDR3 1066 Intel
Intel Core i5-2500K Processor
8gb Kingston Ram (replaced)
650w Corsair PS (replaced)
XFX Radeon HD 6870 1GB ]]> Tech Talk TechMiller http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479106 FS: HDD WD Caviar Black 1.0TB Sata 6.0 64MB Cache (WD1002FAEX) Factory Sealed http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479105&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:04:17 GMT I have purchased a few of these and I don't have a use for this one at the moment. It's factory sealed in its antistatic bag (RECERTIFIED.)


Manufactured or Recertified April 3, 2012
Warranty Until 2015
Link to New OEM version of the drive ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136533 )


Asking $85 shipped to the continental US.
Will trade for a Z77/Z68 motherboard, or a Radeon7850 Video card or Seagate Momentus XT sata 6.0gb (plus cash if necessary.)

Paypal or Amazon. PM if you have any questions. Thanks for looking.

http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=41000 ]]> Trading Post Deus Falsus http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479105 Updating Video Card and Processor: Need help http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479102&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 01:48:05 GMT Hi, just joined the forums and I have a question.

I'm looking to update my video card and processor in my computer (built it myself about 6-7 years ago) but I don't know how I should go about it. I've gotten away from how everything has progressed since I built this desktop and I'm having trouble figuring out what I can update it to without getting overly expensive.

I wanted to get a decent video card for around $150 and was thinking of getting http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161337 this one. Don't know how much better that will be than what I currently have though.

I also, as aforementioned, want to update my processor, but I don't even know where to begin on that.

Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Here's my current system specs. If you need more let me know:

Mainboard : Intel D875PBZ
Chipset : Intel i875PE
Processor : Intel Pentium 4 @ 2800MHz
Physical Memory : 2560MBDDR-SDRAM
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Hard Disk : MAXTOR STM3160215A ATA Device (160GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : JLMS XJ-HD166S
CD-Rom Drive : CDWRITER IDE5224
Monitor Type : AL2016W - 20 inches
Network Card : Intel 82547EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LOM)
Operating System : Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium Home Edition Media Center 6.00.6000 (32-bit)
DirectX : Version 10.00
Windows Performance Index : 1.0 on 5.9 ]]> Video Cards, Editing and Displays Kronos5253 http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479102 <![CDATA[[FS][US48] 6790,6850,6950 selling 2 of the 3]]> http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479101&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:03:27 GMT I have 3 Radeon HD video cards. Going to sell 2 of them, the 3rd ends up in a system I'm putting together for one of my grandsons.

The cards are a Powercolor HD6790 1Gb (4 months old), a Sapphire HD6850 1Gb (15 months old) and an MSI Twin Frozr II HD6950 2Gb 13 months old

Asking $90 for the 6790, $100 or BO for the 6850 and $150/BO for the 6950. Price includes shipping. I have the box for the 6950. The 6790 and 6850 require 1 PCIe 6-pin power connector, the 6950 has 2.
A 500 watt minimum power supply is suggested for all 3.

I accept PayPal and if you are anywhere from Milford to Nashua/Manchester to Portsmouth NH I can meet you as my job has me all over southern NH.

6790 link »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···14131397
6850 link »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···14102908
6950 link »www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···14127588
The MSI 6950 Twin Frozr II goes for $245-$300 new online at e-tailers like SuperBiz and on eBay.

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Sam ]]> Trading Post scajjr http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=479101